drumhead

(eg. origin, hindu, ancient )

drumhead  /d ˈrəm ˌhɛd/ ? Meaning of "drumhead"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum
  2. (adj) performed speedily and without formality

Synonym(s)

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Usage(s):

  • Within the hour, a drumhead court-martial had sentenced both to death.

Quotes

  • The other fraudster Netanyahu said that the report was "a drumhead court martial, the outcome of which was known in advance, and it makes it difficult for democratic countries to fight terror."
    on Sep 22, 2009 By: Benjamin Netanyahu Source: دار الحياة

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